Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

OBVIATE

  1. revivify

  2. effusive

  3. relapse

  4. escalate

  5. acquiesce
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Explanation

Obviate means to remove or eliminate a need or problem (making it unnecessary). To obviate a difficulty is to make it disappear. The antonym should mean to bring back, restore, or cause to exist again. Revivify means to bring back to life or restore vitality.

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